This is a collection of electric and acoustic guitars, amps and effects - all of which have been meticulously tested by either Guitarist or Total Guitar in recent months and published on MusicRadar throughout August 2011.

Flick through this month's picks and follow the links to read each product's full review. First up is a genuine USA Gibson at a knock-down price...

Verdict:

"Our heads say no, our hearts say yes. Only you can decide which one rules…"

Fret-King Black Label JD (£599)

Verdict:

"Inspired by Donahue's sonic sorcery, the Fret-King JD is a 'custom shop'-style guitar at an off-the-peg price. That goes for the sounds too. Any gigging guitarist drawing from the classic Californian tone well should check it out."